Roger Wallace

Roger Wallace

That Kind Of Lonely

Track List

1.	I Ain't Gonna Waste My Time Miller 2:26
2.	That Kind of Lonely Wallace 3:44
3.	You're Gonna Break My Heart Wallace 2:13
4.	Good Thing You Love Me Wallace 3:00
5.	I Never Picked Cotton George/Williams 2:47
6.	Drinking or Crying Wallace 2:24
7.	From the Time I Get Up Campbell 3:40
8.	Almost Good Tonight Wallace 2:30
9.	Square One Wallace 3:34
10.	Don't Tell Me You're Not Crying Wallace 2:44
11.	Last Word in Lonesome Miller 4:07
12.	First Train Heading South Horton 2:59
More on Roger Wallace at TCB: Review: The Lowdown Feature: It's About Time Best of Texas Profile

(Texas Round-Up Records) Roger is a Tennessee native, who bypassed Nashville and headed for Austin instead, blowing into town in '94. After stepping up to the mike at Jim Stringer's Roots Hoot jam, Roger's singing talent dropped more than a few jaws. From there, he started putting together bands, which led to the release of his critically acclaimed debut CD "Hillbilly Heights" in 1999.

That Kind Of Lonely is the follow up to his debut, and Roger not only avoids the "sophomore jinx", he surpasses his first effort. Blessed with an amazing, supple voice that wraps itself around every note, Roger is a traditional country music lovers dream come true- giving the listener the kind of country music that should still be coming out of Nashville, but unfortunately isn't.

That Kind Of Lonely is a mix of covers and Roger's own originals. Produced with David Sanger, and backed by a band of stellar musicians that include Jim Stringer on guitar, and Marty Muse (The Derailers) on steel, Roger nails every one.

Roger's own songs are well written, classic honky tonk, whose theme revolves mostly around heartache, from the standout tracks of the swirling Tex-Mex influenced waltz of the title track "That Kind Of Lonely" to the shuffles "Square One" and "Don't Tell Me You're Not Crying".

He tackles the covers equally as well: The opening track, JD Miller's honky tonker "I Ain't Gonna Waste My Time", and Tim Campbell's "lonely fool" weeper, "From The Time I Get Up". The three other covers are standout cuts that Roger makes his own - "I Never Picked Cotton", a song that's been long associated with Roy Clark, a gorgeous take on the Roger Miller classic "The Last Word In Lonesome Is Me", and a tear 'em up romp through Johnny Horton's "First Train Heading South".

A bit reminiscent of an early George Strait, this is the kind of traditional country music that's long been missing from the radio. Roger has a new CD scheduled for a May release. With his immense talent, it's sure to be another can't miss winner. We can only hope radio finally listens.

For more about Roger, visit his website at www.rogerwallace.com

AnnMarie Harrington Take Country Back April 2002